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Sylvia Burka

Canadian racing cyclist and speed skater · Canada · On the map · Athletes · Born 1954 · age 72

Sylvia Burka is a former ice speed skater and track cyclist from Canada of Latvian descent. She represented Canada at three consecutive Winter Olympics, starting in 1972 in Sapporo, Japan. She was the first person in history to win a World Championship in both Allround and Sprint disciplines.

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She never won an Olympic medal, with her best Olympic result being the fourth place in 1000 m in 1976.

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Born 1954 · age 72